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Francisca Stevens is the Martial Artist of the Month
If you walk into Straight Blast Gym Buford between 6:30pm and 8:30pm on a weeknight, you’ll probably see Francisca getting after it, whether it is in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, or Fitness Performance.
read moreTyson is our Kid of the Month!
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more enthusiastic and driven kid at Straight Blast Gym than Tyson. A member of our Growing Gorillas Kids Martial Arts program, Tyson actively trains, and competes, in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Having participated in taekwondo at an early age, Tyson gravitated towards martial arts. His father, Bee, wanted Tyson […]
read moreHere's Why Coach Sean Coleman Swears by Epsom Salt Baths
Coach Sean Coleman can often be found at Straight Blast Gym after 9pm. He’s typically back at it again the next morning around 5:30am. Coach Sean teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Straight Blast Gym Buford at 6am. He is an early riser by nature, often arriving to the gym closer to 5am so he […]
read moreJo Lee Is Our Martial Artist of the Month!
JD Lee trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it is a fun and engaging way to stay in shape. He had never been interested in competing…until recently. After 7 + years of training, much of which at Straight Blast Gym Buford, JD got the itch to get out there and compete in Brazilian Jiu […]
read moreSage is Our Kid of the Month
Sage just lived the martial arts fairy tale, overcoming bigger and stronger opponents to win a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament! As the Atlanta Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition got closer and closer, there much discussion about Sage dropping a couple pounds to compete against kids his own size. Sage and his coaches made the […]
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